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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.94, 2,842.78 and 1,128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.94, 2,842.78 and 1,128.44 is: 1,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.94 : 2,842.78 = 1,128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.94/2,842.78 = 1,128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.94x = 2,842.78 × 1,128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.94x = 3,207,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,906.66/2,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.28

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